In Fibromyalgia, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia May Slow or Reverse Cortical Gray Matter Atrophy

Preliminary findings from a pilot study suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) may slow or even reverse the atrophy of cortical gray matter in patients who have comorbid fibromyalgia. Results suggest that 8 weeks of CBT-I can alter central nervous system structure in patients with fibromyalgia and insomnia. Individuals who received CBT-I demonstrated … Continue reading In Fibromyalgia, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia May Slow or Reverse Cortical Gray Matter Atrophy